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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Iowa

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test is a laboratory test you can request directly. This blood test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in your body to help identify a deficiency.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$35
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that supports nerve function and the creation of red blood cells. Low levels can lead to various health issues.

What it measures

  • Vitamin B12 — reflects the amount of vitamin B12 available in your blood

What the test involves

This test requires a blood sample, which is typically collected through a standard venipuncture procedure at a laboratory.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test if you have symptoms suggestive of a vitamin B12 deficiency or if you have certain medical conditions that affect nutrient absorption.

Preparation

Please follow any specific preparation instructions provided by the laboratory where you will be having your blood drawn. Some labs may require you to fast before the test.

How results are reported

Your results will indicate the level of vitamin B12 detected in your blood. Reference ranges, which are the expected values for healthy individuals, vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Specific collection site hours
  • How to receive your results

Cities

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Iowa communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Des Moines514,654Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDavenport280,282Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCedar Rapids192,714Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestIowa City120,015Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWaterloo114,594Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSioux City111,924Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDubuque67,916Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWest Des Moines67,640Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAnkeny66,346Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAmes66,027Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCouncil Bluffs62,617Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestUrbandale45,037Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMarion41,023Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCedar Falls40,500Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBettendorf38,631Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMarshalltown27,570Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMason City27,385Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOttumwa25,379Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFort Dodge24,826Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestClinton24,651Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBurlington24,160Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMuscatine23,759Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWaukee23,441Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestJohnston23,418Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCoralville22,226Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNorth Liberty19,976Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAltoona19,345Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestClive18,323Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNewton15,688Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestIndianola15,544Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGrimes14,842Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNorwalk12,592Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBoone12,509Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOskaloosa11,552Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSpencer11,292Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestStorm Lake11,166Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLe Mars10,462Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPella10,414Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFort Madison10,340Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWaverly10,278Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCarroll10,261Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPleasant Hill10,203Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKeokuk9,977Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFairfield9,653Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGrinnell9,481Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMount Pleasant8,996Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDenison8,323Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSioux Center8,090Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPerry7,836Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWebster City7,825Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDecorah7,767Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestClear Lake7,673Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCreston7,594Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKnoxville7,537Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCharles City7,399Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWashington7,314Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHiawatha7,184Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBondurant7,163Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNevada7,017Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAtlantic6,795Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test